Hold me responsible for vetting chaos – Afenyo-Markin begs Speaker

Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has taken full responsibility for the chaos that erupted during the vetting of some ministerial nominees last week.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on February 4, 2025, Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the disruptions which caused concern among the general public.

The Effutu MP pleaded with Speaker Alban Bagbin to reconsider his decision and its consequences following the incident. This is contrary to the minority’s initial stance that the Speaker acted outside of the Standing Orders of the House.

“Mr Speaker, I take full responsibility as a leader on my side, on all actions that took place. I will therefore conclude by inviting you, Mr Speaker, to in the circumstance and with assurance given, consider a recession of the decision you communicated to the house, as well as all consequential matters there too,” he stated.

The Majority leader appealed for a more conciliatory approach in addressing the aftermath of the disturbances.

The vetting session, which was marked by heated exchanges and disruptions, led to the Speaker establishing a special committee to investigate the matter.

Additionally, four MPs from both sides were suspended following the altercation.

The suspended MPs include the two chief Whips for both the Minority and Majority caucuses, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor and Frank Annoh-Dompreh, as well as Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli and Jerry Ahmed Shaib.